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Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Lately......

I've been feeling low and rather fragile. I'm putting it down to the January blues. They were bound to hit some time or other.

I've also done something to my back which isn't helping things. My fault for helping to move a piece of rather heavy furniture.

The garden, like the weather, is looking grey and gloomy although there are some little, precious shoots appearing here and there - precursors of the season just around the corner.

I haven't been feeling very much like writing anything on here or elsewhere for that matter but I have been reading your blogs and commenting on your posts where I can. I have been reading a lot immersing myself in the novels of Mapp and Lucia by E F Benson and in contrast the Roger the Chapman Medieval mystery novels, set in the 15th century, by Kate Sedley. I have been watching a little television and have been enjoying the return of Spiral on Saturdays, Foyle's War on Sundays plus Broadchurch, Last Tango in Halifax and Silent Witness.

The photos on here bear no relation to the words, they are just photos I've taken recently. We went for a walk along the Monsal Trail on Friday (which I needed to do for the exercise but it did aggravate my back) and a short walk around Trentham lake this morning - the days in between I haven't left the house.

I know how you feel, Rosie. It's that time of year and the back problem doesn't help especially as you enjoy your walks. Like you I've been enjoying some of the new drama on television such as Foyle's War and the novels I've been reading have been enjoyable. We've had a heavy fall of snow again, but we have to go out in it later to look after our daughter's needs. Hope you feel better soon. x

So sorry to hear that you have been feeling low Rosie. Hurting your back must only have added to your low mood. I am trying to remain upbeat - January is at its latter half and February is a short month. Spring is just around the corner! Reading and watching television are good ways to keep your mind occupied and take you away from yourself for a while. x

You take care of yourself. This time of year can be awful. I've had a few grey moments of my own but I'm battling to stay cheerful. Flowers might help, I think. Your daffs photo has certainly had a positive effect.

You have taken some lovely photos...the spotty red jug with the tulips is gorgeous! Just finished the first season of Broadchurch! I always love David Tennant. Hope you are feeling better soon and look forward to more of your walks. Have a lovely day!

Sorry to hear you're not feeling great Rosie - if it helps shouting 'pants' a lot really does help ;) Sometimes you just need to listen to your body and slow down - immerse yourself in your books and some cosy blankets and before you know it things will start looking up. As Mr K told me last night when I was feeling particularly down 'At least the lights are getting nighter' - I blame the home made wine! Do take care x Jane

It is a gruesome time of year I agree. I find myself with very little motivation. Hubby and I revel in the minute or so each evening that is lighter than the previous day - every little helps! I've been doing some reading and watching a few films. I am thrilled that Call the Midwife is back. Keep your chin up my lovely friend. Spring won't be long xxxx

I've been feeling much the same. I've never really suffered January blues before so I think it's just work and busy days and tiredness, with a cold thrown in too, for me, but it's lasting a long time and for the first time ever, I actually experience that blue Monday thing! I've not been blogging either as I haven't had anything to say and haven't taken many photos. I hope your back improves soon and we are both feeling a bit more chirpy in the near future!

Oh no... I'm sorry to hear that things have been difficult lately. Look after yourself. Hopefully we will soon start to enjoy slightly warmer weather and the days will start to get a bit longer. All the best, Jx

Sorry to hear about your back - I know how debilitating back pain is from personal experience. Try to keep warm and look after yourself. At least there are not too many weeks until the arrival of spring in your part of the world and the brighter days are always something to look forward to.

Is there a month so depressing as January? The cold, the gloom, added to that your back problem, it is no wonder you are feeling down. I do hope you feel better soon. Are you watching Wolf Hall? just up your street I would have thought. x

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I'm an East Midlander, retired now from working in museums and the heritage/tourism industry. I was born in the city of Leicester, spent most of my childhood, teens and early twenties in Derbyshire; lived and worked in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Now out of the East Midlands in Stoke-on-Trent in Staffordshire and dreaming that one day we might move back into Derbyshire or Nottinghamshire, but then I'd also like to live in a cottage by the sea....... meanwhile life goes on!